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Manipur's contentious demand for a 1951 NRC baseline sparks debate over illegal immigration, ethnic identity, and implementation challenges.
Former officials raise alarm over Census 2027 data quality, citing new questions and potential links to NPR and NRC, impacting citizen rights.
New 2027 Census questions raise concerns over data privacy, utility, and potential misuse for NPR, impacting data quality and respondent fatigue.
India's vast youth population can strategically power ageing global economies, boosting remittances and soft power through skilled talent mobility.
Manipur government announces NRC update using 1951 as base year amidst ethnic divisions and ongoing illegal immigration from Myanmar.
Nearly 8,000 people died in five years due to building collapses nationwide, highlighting lax safety norms and urgent need for robust urban planning and enforcement.
Union government advances Census 2027 in four poll-bound states, defers it indefinitely in Manipur amidst NRC demands and political criticism over new caste questions.
Union government defers 2027 Census in Manipur following persistent demands for National Register of Citizens (NRC) amidst demographic change and ethnic conflict concerns.
Article clarifies controversy surrounding India's Q1 GDP growth rate calculation after base year revision, emphasizing the non-comparability of data from different series.
Political parties court India's youth, a demographic powerhouse, but their electoral influence remains fragmented despite government initiatives and recent protests.
Centre defers Manipur Census operations following high-level review and intense public demands for NRC update, with High Court also ordering deferral.
Political demography highlights how uneven population trends, fertility rates, and migration challenge India's federalism, electoral representation, and future governance, urging sensitive policy management.
Sri Lanka removes legal hurdles for civil war refugees' voluntary return, impacting 90,000 in India, raising concerns about resettlement challenges.
Article argues against enlarging Lok Sabha beyond 543 seats, advocating for preserving federal balance and improving parliamentary deliberation amidst delimitation and women's reservation debates.
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh rally on "Genocide Day," demanding safe return to Myanmar's Rakhine state amid security concerns.
Manipur CSOs urge Union Home Ministry to defer Census, demanding tripartite talks on citizenship concerns and an NRC-type mechanism.
Expert refutes claims of inflated OBC numbers in caste census, asserting Census Act prevents misreporting and proposes a two-stage hierarchical counting methodology for accuracy.
New report highlights India's alarming youth unemployment, with 9.2 crore young people 'Not in Employment, Education, or Training' (NEET), fueling unrest.
India's youth unemployment crisis extends beyond individuals, imposing substantial household costs through reduced consumption and depleted savings, necessitating policy shifts.
Urban Indian youth seek formal, high-paying jobs, but survey shows expectations clash with market reality, necessitating urgent structural economic transformation for quality employment.
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